“I grew my hair long in the mid-60s and my beard and moustache as soon as my peach fuzz turned into a respectable growth.

“Despite a career in the Civil Service I have maintained a hirsute appearance all my life. Luckily I could retire early and now spend 3 months a year in Thailand where my girlfriend thinks my appearance is ‘too busy’ but she knows I will never change and accepts that.

“I remain in complete denial that we have moved on from the 60s which informs my choice of gigs I regularly attend.